Collection, or kitchen?

Ian · 10th April 2020, 03:23 AM

Hi Shadye78:

I think these are certainly tools, more likely for the garden than the kitchen. While each could be used effectively as a weapon, I don't believe that was their primary purpose.

The blade profile of the lower one is similar to a type of Thai utility Knife, while the fat-bellied chopper could be from many different places. The hilts don't strike me as being specifically Asian or SE Asian--again, they could be from many places.

I have enlarged your pictures of the blade marks but I cannot identify them. They are not Chinese or Kangi IMHO.

Ian

10th April 2020, 03:23 AM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,361	Hi Shadye78: I think these are certainly tools, more likely for the garden than the kitchen. While each could be used effectively as a weapon, I don't believe that was their primary purpose. The blade profile of the lower one is similar to a type of Thai utility Knife, while the fat-bellied chopper could be from many different places. The hilts don't strike me as being specifically Asian or SE Asian--again, they could be from many places. I have enlarged your pictures of the blade marks but I cannot identify them. They are not Chinese or Kangi IMHO. Ian Attached Images